Rural Pickup Truck Drivers and Safety Belt Use: Focus Group Report

   

 

Technical Report Page

Executive Summary

Introduction

Defining the Problem

Fatalities

Gender and Other Characteristics

Laws Pertaining to Children and Cargo Areas

Focus Groups: Background

Moderator's Guide and Topics of Discussion

Focus Groups: Findings

Focus Group Participants' Attitudes Toward Safety Measures

Focus Group Participants' Safety Belt Use

Focus Group Participants' Responses to Specific Reasons/Approaches

Focus Group Responses to Existing Campaign Approaches - English-Speaking Group

Focus Group Responses to Existing Campaign Approaches - Hispanic Group

Campaign Component Development - English-Speaking Group

Campaign Component Development - Hispanic Group

Conclusions

References

List of Tables

List of Figures

Appendices

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APPENDIX f


PARTICIPANT SCREENING TOOLS

Participant Screener For Georgia, Michigan, Montana, and Texas (and Spanish translation)

Hello, my name is (____________ ) with (______________ ), a market research firm located here in ( ). We are currently conducting a study on people's attitudes towards automotive related issues. We well be conducting focus group discussions on (________________ ). We will be offering (____________ ) to compensate you for your time. Will you be available?

Let me ask you a few questions.

All Respondents Must Be MALE

1. Do you or anyone in your household work in any of the following fields? (if yes to any, TERMINATE)

Advertising, public relations or lobbying ____

Radio, TV or other media related fields ____

Opinion or market research ____

A business that sells, services or rents automobile vehicles ____

2.  Have you ever been in an interview or a group discussion for a marketing research company before?

Yes ____ (Go to #3)

No ____ (Go to #4)

3. How long ago and what was the topic?

If less than 6 month ____ (TERMINATE)

If topic was related to automotive vehicles ____ (TERMINATE)

4. What do you consider to be your race?

African American ____
Caucasian ____
Hispanic ____
Other ____

5. Which of the following vehicles do you own and drive on a regular basis?

a. Automobile ____
b. Mini van ____
c. Full-size Van ____
d. Sport Utility Vehicle ____
e. Pick-up Truck ____ (if NOT indicated, TERMINATE)

6. Is the area in which you live considered to be an urban, suburban or rural area?

a. Urban ____
b. Suburban ____
c. Rural ____ (If indicated, Go To #8)

7. Is the area in which you work considered to be an urban, suburban or rural areas?

a. Urban ____
b. Suburban ____
c. Rural ____ (If NOT indicated, TERMINATE)

8. Which of the following statements best describes how you are?

a. I never use seat belts when driving my pick-up truck ____
b. I seldom use seat belts when driving my pick-up truck ____
c. I use seat belts some times when driving my pick-up truck ____
d. I use my seat belts most times when driving my pick-up truck ____
e. I always use seat belts when driving my pick-up truck ____
If "d" or "e" indicated, TERMINATE

9.  In which of the following ranges is your household income?

Under $20,000 ____ (want
$20,000-29,999 ____ a mixture
$30,000-49,999 ____ of
$50,000 and above ____ incomes)

10.  Could you please tell me your occupation? (RECORD JOB TITLE AND COMPANY NAME) _________________________________________

If employed by local, State, or federal government, TERMINATE No more than 2 per group can be students or unemployed.

11.  Which of the following best reflects your marital status:

a. Single ____ (want
b. Married ____ a mixture
c. Divorced ____ of
d. Separated ____ marital status)

12. Are you a parent with children who live at home with you?

Yes ____ (At least half of group must indicate "YES")

No ____

13.  In which of the following ranges is your age?

Under 18 ____ (TERMINATE)
18-22 ____ (Recruit for "YOUNGER GROUP")
23-27____ (Recruit for "YOUNGER GROUP")  
28-35____ (Recruit for "OLDER GROUP")
36-54____ (Recruit for "OLDER GROUP")
55 and older ____ (Recruit for "OLDER GROUP")

Want a mixture of ages.

RECRUITMENT ROUTINE

Articulation Drill

If you could start your own business, what would it be, and how would it be different from its competition? ____

Only recruit respondents who are able to formulate and articulate ideas clearly and in detail. Otherwise, TERMINATE

Respondent Information

Record:

Younger Male Group (Age 18-27) ____

Older Male Group (Age 28 & up) ____

Name: _____________________ Phone numbers: ____________ (home)

Address: _____________________

(work) ________________________________

   
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